www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Hondurashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/honduras/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Hondurasen-usSun, 01 Mar 2015 20:07:03 -0500Border-jumpers enticed by legalization debate in U.S. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/1/border-jumpers-enticed-by-legalization-debate-in-u/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The debate over legalizing illegal immigrants was "a primary cause" of last summer's surge of Central Americans jumping the U.S.-Mexico border, the Government Accountability Office reported Friday, citing surveys of U.S. officials on the ground in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.</p> <p>Crime, gang violence and poverty played major roles in ...Stephen DinanSun, 01 Mar 2015 20:07:03 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/1/border-jumpers-enticed-by-legalization-debate-in-u/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSEDITORIAL: U.S. aid to Central America does not get to the peoplehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/22/editorial-us-aid-to-central-america-does-not-get-t/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Vice President Joe Biden goes to Central America next month to meet the leaders of several crime- and poverty-plagued nations, and he's taking millions of dollars to hand out along the way, like a rich tourist from el norte. Disaster is written on the wind from the north.</p> <p>The Spanish ...THE WASHINGTON TIMESSun, 22 Feb 2015 18:26:03 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/22/editorial-us-aid-to-central-america-does-not-get-t/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRefugee plan set up for Central American minorshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/30/refugee-plan-aimed-at-central-american-minors/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Obama administration is initiating a program to give refugee status to some young people from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador in response to the influx of unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border.</p> <p>Under the program, immigrants from those countries who are lawfully in the United ...JIM KUHNHENNTue, 30 Sep 2014 16:49:03 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/30/refugee-plan-aimed-at-central-american-minors/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSU.S. faithful: Show humanity for child migrantshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/31/us-faithful-asked-to-see-humanity-of-child-migrant/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Washington - The child migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border shows the need for a Catholic response and for sound government policy to help children who are fleeing violence, several Catholic experts have said.</p> <p>"As a Church, our first focus is that we are assisting members of our human family ...Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:42:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/31/us-faithful-asked-to-see-humanity-of-child-migrant/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUS must adapt foreign policy to solve migrant crisis, says bishophttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/27/us-must-adapt-foreign-policy-to-solve-migrant-cris/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Washington D.C. - The head of the U.S. bishops&rsquo; international justice and peace committee implored Secretary of State John Kerry to utilize U.S. foreign policy to address the "root causes" of child migration from Central America.</p><p> "The crisis on our borders will not be minimally resolved until drugs and arms ...Matt HadroSun, 27 Jul 2014 16:11:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/27/us-must-adapt-foreign-policy-to-solve-migrant-cris/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPresidents of Honduras, Guatemala blame U.S. for border children crisishttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/24/presidents-of-honduras-guatemala-blame-us-for-bord/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>A day before meeting with President Obama at the White House to discuss the border crisis, the presidents of Honduras and Guatemala blamed the wave of unaccompanied children inundating the U.S. on American foreign policy and on gridlock in Congress over immigration reform.</p> <p>Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez said ambiguity ...S.A. MillerThu, 24 Jul 2014 21:50:10 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/24/presidents-of-honduras-guatemala-blame-us-for-bord/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSObama to host immigration meeting with Central American leadershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/18/obama-host-immigration-meeting-presidents/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>President Obama will host the presidents of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador next week to discuss ways to "stem the flow" of illegal immigration, as the White House said Friday the U.S. began to return families from all three countries this week.</p> <p>Mr. Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden ...Dave BoyerFri, 18 Jul 2014 16:59:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/18/obama-host-immigration-meeting-presidents/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSQUINTANTA: U.S. policies fuel Central American immigration crisishttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/7/quintanta-us-policies-fuel-central-american-immigr/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>ANALYSIS/OPINION:</strong></p> <p>A massive influx of unlawful immigrants from Central America has policymakers searching for quick fix. While inadequate border security and false perceptions of U.S. immigration law have undoubtedly helped fuel the problem, they are just part of the equation. A thorough understanding requires a look further south.</p> <p>No longer ...Ana QuintanaMon, 07 Jul 2014 15:35:06 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/7/quintanta-us-policies-fuel-central-american-immigr/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWorld Cup Daily: Switzerland face Francehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/20/world-cup-daily-switzerland-face-france/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Game of the Day:</strong> Switzerland vs. France, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)</p> <p>Switzerland used a 93rd minute goal to complete their comeback win against Ecuador in their opening game. Both of their subs, Admir Mehmedi and Haris Seferovic, scored the goals with Seferovic coming late in the game to save the ...Brendan DarrFri, 20 Jun 2014 09:42:36 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/20/world-cup-daily-switzerland-face-france/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWorld Cup Daily: Argentina's time to shinehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/world-cup-daily-argentinas-time-to-shine/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Game of the Day:</strong> Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN)&nbsp;</p> <p>Lionel Messi is one of the top two players in the world and will look to lead Argentina to their third World Cup title. The journey starts with a feisty Bosnian team led by their star strikers Edin Dzeko ...Brendan DarrSun, 15 Jun 2014 09:42:05 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/15/world-cup-daily-argentinas-time-to-shine/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSEl Salvador, Honduras newspapers tell youth: Go north — U.S. life is goodhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/12/el-salvador-honduras-media-tell-youth-go-north-us-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Newspapers in El Salvador and Honduras are sending youth a compelling message, recommending they head north to the United States &mdash; President Obama's administration welcomes them.</p> <p>La Prensa in Honduras wrote: "During their stay, in addition to accommodations and food, children receive English classes, play sports and participate in targeted ...Cheryl K. ChumleyThu, 12 Jun 2014 10:09:48 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/12/el-salvador-honduras-media-tell-youth-go-north-us-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCritics, Obama spar as child border crossings spikehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/9/critics-obama-spar-as-child-border-crossings-spike/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Top Obama officials on Monday rejected accusations that their policies have invited the surge of young children trying to jump the U.S.-Mexico border and enter the country illegally, saying the cause is violence in Central America, not the promise of legal status here.</p> <p>But the president of the Border Patrol ...Stephen DinanMon, 09 Jun 2014 20:33:06 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/9/critics-obama-spar-as-child-border-crossings-spike/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFrance slim favorite to win Group E ahead of Swisshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/france-slim-favorite-to-win-group-e-ahead-of-swiss/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PARIS (AP) - France will head to the World Cup as the favorite in Group E despite strong competition from a well-organized Switzerland coached by Ottmar Hitzfeld.</p> <p> The French and Swiss have been here before, drawing 0-0 in their opening group game at the 2006 World Cup, where ...JEROME PUGMIRESat, 31 May 2014 13:31:17 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/france-slim-favorite-to-win-group-e-ahead-of-swiss/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSSuarez aims to match previous success at World Cuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/suarez-aims-to-match-previous-success-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Luis Fernando Suarez made history when he guided Ecuador to the round of 16 at the 2006 World Cup, and the Colombian has already achieved considerable success with Honduras just by qualifying for this year's tournament.</p> <p> Suarez became Honduras coach in March 2011 and ...Sat, 31 May 2014 13:32:21 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/suarez-aims-to-match-previous-success-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSShaqiri, Switzerland can shine at World Cuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/shaqiri-switzerland-can-shine-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> Switzerland has built a reputation at recent tournaments as an underachiever making unlamented early exits. This young, hard-to-beat team can change that at the World Cup in Brazil.</p> <p> The Swiss were seeded before the draw and landed in a group with Ecuador, France and Honduras. Like the French, ...GRAHAM DUNBARSat, 31 May 2014 13:32:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/shaqiri-switzerland-can-shine-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHonduras looking for a few upsets at World Cuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/honduras-looking-for-a-few-upsets-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Looking for its first win in its third World Cup, Honduras coach Luis Fernando Suarez is ready to spring a surprise in Brazil.</p> <p> The small Central American nation has reached consecutive World Cups for the first time in its history, and Suarez is aiming ...Sat, 31 May 2014 13:32:26 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/honduras-looking-for-a-few-upsets-at-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS5 Honduras players to watch at the World Cuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/5-honduras-players-to-watch-at-the-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Playing at the World Cup for only the third time, teamwork and organization will be key for Honduras.</p> <p> Just qualifying for the tournament in Brazil was a massive achievement, but now the focus is on finally winning a match on football's biggest stage.</p> <p> ...Sat, 31 May 2014 13:32:09 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/5-honduras-players-to-watch-at-the-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSEcuador coach Rueda wants to play 7 games at WCuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/ecuador-coach-rueda-wants-to-play-7-games-at-wcup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Reinaldo Rueda couldn't control the tears when Ecuador striker Christian Benitez died suddenly from a heart problem last July.</p> <p> At the time, Rueda said Benitez was "irreplaceable" and dedicated World Cup qualification to him.</p> <p> But while Rueda lamented the loss, the Colombian coach ...Sat, 31 May 2014 13:32:26 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/ecuador-coach-rueda-wants-to-play-7-games-at-wcup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCompany defends US men detained in Hondurashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/company-defends-us-men-detained-in-honduras/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MIAMI (AP) - Six U.S. men detained for weeks in Honduras were working on a project to aid local lobster divers, associates said Saturday, and they deny violating weapons laws by failing to declare a gun.</p> <p> The crew from Aqua Quest International has been held at a prison ...LAURA WIDES-MUNOZSat, 31 May 2014 18:56:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/31/company-defends-us-men-detained-in-honduras/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSErdinc, Erkin score, Turkey beats Honduras 2-0http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/erdinc-erkin-score-turkey-beats-honduras-2-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> WASHINGTON (AP) - Mevlut Erdinc and Caner Erkin scored in the second half to help Turkey beat World Cup-bound Honduras 2-0 on Wednesday night at RFK Stadium.</p> <p> Erdinc opened up the scoring in the 70th minute, one-timing a shot right in front of goalkeeper Noel Valladares after Ishak ...BOBBY BANCROFTThu, 29 May 2014 23:36:41 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/29/erdinc-erkin-score-turkey-beats-honduras-2-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS